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Stunning Turnaround: Barcelona Overcomes Rashford's Struggles to Topple Levante 3-2!

2025-08-23

Author: Nur

It was a night of highs and lows for Marcus Rashford as he faced a challenging debut match for Barcelona, being subbed off at half-time amidst a dramatic turn of events.

The England international, who recently joined from Manchester United on a loan deal with an option to buy for £30 million, saw his first start unfold against Levante in La Liga after impressing from the bench last week in a 3-0 victory over Mallorca.

Positioned on the left flank, Rashford had a promising but ultimately disappointing first half. He kicked off the game with a corner that came back to him, leading to a shot that was easily saved by Levante's keeper, Pablo Campos.

However, as Barcelona struggled, going down 2-0 by half-time, his impact was minimal. Ivan Romero opened the scoring just 15 minutes in, skillfully navigating the box before slotting the ball past Joan Garcia. The woes intensified when Jose Luis Morales converted a penalty just before the break, capitalizing on a handball by Alejandro Balde.

With Rashford and teammate Marc Casado off the pitch as the second half kicked off, the tides began to shift. Barcelona surged back to life with lightning speed, leveling the score just minutes after the substitutions through goals from Pedri and Ferran Torres.

The thrilling comeback culminated in added time as Levante's Unai Elgezabal inadvertently turned the game on its head, redirecting Lamine Yamal's dangerous cross into his own net. Barcelona not only flipped the script but also secured a remarkable 3-2 victory.

Despite the rocky start for Rashford, this match shines a light on Barcelona's resilience and the electrifying spirit of La Liga. Fans will surely be eager to see how Rashford bounces back in his upcoming appearances!